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AfterES Windows Roof Repair in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
ES Windows roof repair in Fort Lauderdale typically runs between $350 and $1,800 depending on whether you’re dealing with a failed seal, a cracked glass unit, or structural rot around the frame. Most repairs are completed in a single visit, though severe water intrusion cases may need a second trip for final sealing. We give you a written, line-item quote before any work begins, so there’s no mystery when the invoice arrives.
This page is for homeowners in Fort Lauderdale who have ES Windows products and have noticed leaks, drafts, fogged glass, or soft drywall near their roofline. If that’s you, call (904) 747-8989 and a live person answers, day or night. We’re an independent ES Windows service provider, not a corporate call center.
How ES Windows Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
ES Windows builds a solid product, especially their impact-rated lines. But South Florida’s sun and storm cycles find every weak point eventually. Here’s what we run into on ES Windows jobs across Fort Lauderdale, from Victoria Park to Coral Ridge:
- ES Impact Series: perimeter seal breakdown at the top frame. The ES Impact Series uses a compression gasket where the frame meets the rough opening. After a decade of Broward County heat, that gasket hardens and shrinks. Water rides the roofline drip edge right into the gap. We remove the old seal, inspect the rough opening for rot, and install a fresh marine-grade gasket plus a secondary bead of sealant along the exterior top flange.
- ES Windows 7000 Series: condensation between panes near roofline units. When we see fogging in 7000 Series clerestory or high fixed units, it’s almost always a failed insulating glass seal. The heat differential at the roofline, hot attic air below and blazing sun above, accelerates it. We replace the glass unit itself rather than the whole frame, which saves Fort Lauderdale homeowners $700 to $1,400 per window.
- ES Windows 8000 Series: weep hole blockage causing interior water stains. The 8000 Series has weep channels in the bottom rail that drain water out through the exterior face. Fort Lauderdale’s pollen, salt spray, and the occasional tropical storm clog those channels fast. Water backs up and drips down the interior wall. We clear the channels, test the drain path, and in most cases add a small debris screen to slow the next clog.
- Roof flashing integration failures on transom and radius units. ES Windows curved-top and transom units look sharp, but the flashing detail where they meet the roof line leaves no room for error. If the original installer cut the flashing short or nailed it wrong, you’ll see stains spreading from the top corners. We re-flash the head of the unit with proper step flashing and seal the seam, no caulking over rotten wood.
- Hardware and frame corrosion in oceanfront ES Windows installations. Homes on Las Olas Isles or anywhere east of A1A deal with salt air. We see hinge corrosion and frame pitting on ES Windows casement and awning units under roofline overhangs where rain carries salt deposits down the frame. We clean, treat, and reseal or replace the affected hardware with corrosion-resistant aftermarket parts that match the original finish.
Our ES Windows Roof Repair Process
Every ES Windows roof repair in Fort Lauderdale follows the same path, whether it’s a single fixed unit or a whole transom row:
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You call. A person answers. Not a voicemail tree. We ask what you’re seeing, when it started, and schedule a time that works. No trip charge inside our home county, and we give you a firm arrival window.
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On-site diagnosis. Our tech pulls the interior trim or inspects the exterior head flashing, checks the seal condition, and traces the water path. Background-checked, uniformed, and they’ll walk you through exactly what they find.
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Written line-item quote. Before any work starts, you get a price on paper. Parts, labor, and any sealant or flashing material. No change orders unless you approve them first.
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Parts decision. We’ll tell you when OEM ES Windows parts are worth the wait and cost, and when a quality aftermarket replacement matches or beats the original. You decide with the facts in front of you.
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The repair. We replace seals, glass units, flashing, or hardware, then test for leaks with a controlled water spray. The job’s not done until the test comes back dry.
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The guarantee. Every repair is covered by the 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we come back and make it right. Ed’s name is on the door – and on every job we do.
What ES Windows Roof Repair Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Straight numbers, because that’s how we do business. These reflect what we’ve seen across Fort Lauderdale over the last few years:
| Repair Type | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Perimeter reseal, single fixed or casement unit | $350 – $650 |
| Weep hole clearing and drain test | $150 – $300 |
| Insulated glass replacement (per pane) | $400 – $900 |
| Roof flashing rework at transom or radius unit head | $600 – $1,400 |
| Full frame removal, rot repair, and reinstallation | $1,200 – $1,800+ |
Price moves with roof height (second-story repairs cost more in ladder time), oceanfront corrosion severity, and whether we’re replacing one pane or rebuilding a frame. You get a written quote before we start, and we honor it. Call (904) 747-8989 for your free estimate.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for ES Windows Work
We’ve been in business since 2011, locally owned and owner-operated, with a published address and license number. Ed Winslow grew up in Miami and learned early that South Florida weather doesn’t give you a second chance on a bad installation. He trained in building construction technology at Miami Dade College before working his way through every phase of the trade, from rough openings to impact glazing to weatherproofing.
The techs who show up at your door know ES Windows’ product lines, their known weak spots, and how Fort Lauderdale’s climate attacks them. We also install and service PGT, CGI, CWS, and ECO Window Systems, so if the honest answer is that a full replacement makes more sense than another repair, we’ll tell you. And we’ll show you the numbers either way. A live person answers our phone 24/7. No call centers. No next-business-day callbacks.
FAQs
No, independent repair does not automatically void your ES Windows warranty, provided the work is done correctly and documented. We photograph every step, keep records of parts used, and can provide documentation if a future warranty claim comes up. Call (904) 747-8989 and we’ll walk you through what your specific warranty covers.
Yes, genuine ES Windows parts are available in the Fort Lauderdale market, though lead times for certain custom glass units can stretch two to four weeks. For common sizes, we often have aftermarket glass units with equivalent performance ratings in stock. We’ll give you lead times and prices for both options before you commit.
We trace the water path from the interior stain back to its source, which means pulling trim or checking the head flashing, not guessing. In Fort Lauderdale, it’s not uncommon for the roof flashing to have failed while the window itself is still sound. We’ll tell you which one it is, and only fix what’s broken.
Most single-unit repairs are done the same day we arrive, assuming the parts required are on the truck or locally available. Custom glass replacements take longer due to manufacturing lead time. Call (904) 747-8989 and we’ll give you an honest timeline, not a promise we can’t keep.
If the frame is structurally sound and the failure is a seal or glass unit, repair usually makes more financial sense, especially for impact-rated glass where replacement costs run $2,000 and up per opening. If rot has compromised the frame itself, replacement may be the cheaper long-term option. We’ll show you both numbers and let you decide.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.